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2020-12-31-accounts

Nikki’s Wishes

Accounts

for the year ended 31 December 2020

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1 January 2020 To 31 December 2020

Charity name: Nikki’s Wishes

Charity registration number: 1178278

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 The preservation and protection of the
mental health of children who have
suffered from the bereavement of a
parent or sibling by providing and
assisting in the provision of days out
and activities for recreation in the
interests of social welfare and such
other support designed to protect
mental health and wellbeing as the
trustees may determine.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 In accordance with COVID-19
government social distancing
guidelines and closure of suitable
venues, we have not been able to
provide our normal free fun days or host
our annual main fundraising event.
However, we did complete a Christmas
present fundraising campaign
(December 2020) where we raised funds
and purchased £1800 worth of
Christmas presents for bereaved
children in the local area.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The trustees confirm they have all had
regard to the guidance issued by the
CC. Public benefit is the primary focus.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 N/A
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 N/A
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 Volunteers are used to assist with
organisation of our events for bereaved
children and to help marshal our main
fundraising event each year. Volunteers
donate their time and skills.
Other All trustees continue to work for the
Charity unpaid and free of charge.

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 In accordance with COVID-19
government social distancing
guidelines and closure of suitable
venues, we have not been able to
provide our normal free fun days or host
our annual main fundraising event.
However, we did complete a Christmas
present fundraising campaign
(December 2020) where we raised funds
and purchased £1800 worth of
Christmas presents for bereaved
children in the local area.
Feedback from our Christmas present
appeal campaign is as follows:
“We want to say a big thank you for the generous
donation of toys from Nikki's Wishes for our
Christmas toy appeal. The amount and quality of
toys received helped us to expand the number of
children who we provided presents for. It meant we
were able to increase the number of schools we
worked with. Thank you so much for your generous
support.”
[Sarah Murray – Major]

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 Due to COVID-19 we have not been able
to meet our initial set of planned
objectives but having continuously
reviewed our objectives throughout the
year we have met the objectives.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 We have achieved our fundraising
objectives for the year based on the
COVID-19 pandemic and associated
restrictions.
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41 Using the money raised during the
COVID-19 pandemic, we successfully
completed the Christmas present appeal
campaign. We have also managed to
reserve funds toward our objective of
buying a holiday home to provide free
breaks for families & cares of children
who have suffered a bereavement.
Other N/A

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 The charity has £50,525 of cash and
unrestricted funds at the period end.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 The reserves at the period end are held
to fund events and donations in 2021.
The charity has minimal running costs
and does not therefore need to maintain
reserves against these costs.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Reserves at 31 December 2020 are
£50,525
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 N/A
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 There are no concerns regarding the
ability of the charity to continue as a
going concern.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 Primary funding is from the main yearly
fundraiser which is a fun day focused
around a sporting event with added
activities such as a fun fair and games
stalls. Donations from local businesses
and the general public.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 Funds are held in the charity bank
account as are required to fund events
in 2021. The charity has no social
investment policy given its small size.
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 The principal risks faced by the charity
are:
-the continuing involvement of the
trustees and supporting volunteers.
- the continuing ability of the charity to
raise funds.
Other N/A

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Constitution of a charitable incorporated
organisation whose only voting
members are its charity trustees
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 CIO
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 Voting by Trustee board

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51 N/A
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 N/A
Relationship with any
related parties		 Para 1.51 None
Other N/A

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Nikki’s Wishes
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1178278
Charity’s principal address 31 Beaumayes Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1SW

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee(if any)
Daniel Cross
Mathew Griffin
Kathryn Jackson
Louise Barnes

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address
adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

N/A

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

We have 4 Trustees who manage the charity between each other. We are a very small local charity with no plans to expand. Therefore we do not have a hierarchical structure or key positions.

Other optional information

N/A

Declarations The trnstees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Slgnature(s) Full name(s) Daniel Cross Mathew GrrfAn Posltlon (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) fLL6TEE Date

Charity Name
Nikki's Wishes		 Charity Name
Nikki's Wishes		 Charity Name
Nikki's Wishes		 No (if any)
1178278		 No (if any)
1178278		 No (if any)
1178278		 CC16a
For the period
from		 Period start date
01-Jan-20		 To Period end date
31-Dec-20
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
12,123
-
-
-
-
-
-
12,123
-
-
-
12,123
234
2
1,504
1,176
400
3,316
-
-
-
3,316
8,807
-
41,718
50,525		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
12,123
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
12,123
-
-
-
12,123
234
2
1,504
1,176
400
-
-
-
-
3,316
-
-
-
3,316
8,807		 Last year
to the nearest £
Donations 12,123 7,192
Fundraisingevents 18,119
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 12,123 25,311
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
25,311
Cost of fundraising events 234 14,458
Telephone, internet and postage 2 418
Grants and donations paid 1,504 -
Events hosted 1,176 167
Professional fees 400 360
-
-
-
-
**Sub total ** 3,316 15,403
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
-
-
**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
15,403
8,807 - - 8,807 9,908
- - - - -
41,718 - - 41,718 31,810
50,525 - - 50,525 41,718

20/08/2021

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds Aestrfcted funds Endowment lund$ categoTies Det&ls Bl C8sh lund$ ankacwL Total ¢ash funds nrfsll Unrestrfjcied funds R￿1￿¢ fund$ Endowmeni nds nvArest£ DetaSls J nwosr£ etails agS&behings costIopik)roJ) Curr*tttV￿u• {opknaD ¢urv4niwu& Details B4 A$s¢tg r¢talned for the charSty's own use d toYthfjEh Detalls {opJonal) 85 Llabllltl8s Signed by one orMo tnjstees on behalf of ￿1 the Injstees nature int Name Da18 of approv Dan￿] Cross Mathewfjriffin 23

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Nikki’s Wishes

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2020 which are set out on the attached page.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

have not been met; or

Darryl Ashing FCA

c/o Ashings, Chartered Accountants, Northside House, Mount Pleasant, Cockfosters, Herts. EN4 9EB

Date: 10 August 2021

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